Hi there, I looking to upgrade my 12” craftsman to 14” Band saw. I have looked at many brands and reviewed there features. I have narrowed it down to 2, The Delta 28-206 14” 1 hp band saw, and the Jet 14” closed 1 hp band saw.

What are your opinions in this subject. Are these brands good, or are there others.

The Grizzly, the Jet, Delta, Porter Cable, all are basically the same machine. They all have slightly different features. Such as where the dust port is or in the case of a used model the lack of dust port.They all can take a 6” riser block to give them a 12” cutting capacity.Don’t forget that if you want to resaw anything greater than 6”.

I just bought the grizzly g0513×2 17”. It has 12” resaw and 2 horse motor. Can be wired for 220 or 110. It comes prewired for 220. The saw a mobile base and 1” blade cost me just over a thousand. I went and picked it up so I didn’t have to pay freight.

-- Tim, Missouri ....Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the heck happened

I have a Jet, have used a delta and I feel you can’t go wrong with either of them. Both are good machines but I would lean to the Jet. (just more familiar with them is all). I’m sure Grizzly is a fine machine as well. Have fun with any of those saws.

I have to second that recommendation to look into the Rikon. I spent a lot of time researching 14” bandsaws before going with the Rikon and I couldn’t be more pleased. The 13” resaw capacity (without the need for riser blocks) and the cabinet style frame put it a notch above the others in its class. I believe Woodcraft has them on sale right now too.